Question

what is the position of c on the number line below? write your answer as a fraction or mixed number.

Explanation:

Step1: Count the intervals

There are 5 equal - sized intervals between 1 and 2.

Step2: Determine the value of each interval

The distance from 1 to 2 is 1. Each interval has a value of $\frac{1}{5}$.

Step3: Find the position of C

Point C is 3 intervals past 1. So the position of C is $1+\frac{3}{5}=\frac{5 + 3}{5}=\frac{8}{5}=1\frac{3}{5}$.

Answer:

$1\frac{3}{5}$